Jamaican · Kingston, Jamaica · Born 16 March 2001Jamaican sprinter who emerged as one of the world's fastest men in the 100m, reaching the 2024 Olympic final with a personal best of 9.77 seconds.
Kishane Thompson is a Jamaican sprinter who emerged as one of the fastest 100m runners in history in 2024, posting times that rank him among the all-time greats. His rapid development and exceptional speed have raised expectations for Jamaica's next generation of sprint greatness. Thompson's performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics demonstrated he is ready to dominate world sprinting. Thompson followed his Paris 2024 Olympic silver by remaining one of the fastest men alive into 2025, advancing through rounds at the World Championships in Tokyo as part of a new generation of Jamaican sprinters chasing the country's next global 100m title.
100m sprinting, personal best 9.77 seconds
How They Played
Explosive start with strong finishing speed
Lasting Impact
Emerging Jamaican sprinter with world-leading times
Career Honours
- Olympic Silver Medal 100m (2024)
- Jamaican National 100m Champion (2023)
Jamaican Athletes